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DS62 AFX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,374 mi
Last recorded114,374 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 AFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,374 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 114,374 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front wearing on outer edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,832 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,737 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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DS62 AFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS62 AFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS62 AFX registered?

DS62 AFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DS62 AFX safe to buy?

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